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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1917
Page
9
A fragmentary report notes a divorce case with references to cruel conduct and alleged torture. The text hints at legal proceedings and disputed testimonies. Further details are not readable in the surviving OCR.
The Provost Marshal General released the five classifications for the 9,080,000 registrants. Married men with dependents are placed far down the list, with only Class I, A, and some emergency cases called first.
The article explains the U S 1917 draft classification system with classes I II III IV and V and details the questionnaire process for registrants. It describes how exemptions deferments and appeals work and outlines oath requirements and board procedures for placement in the proper class. It also highlights the state aided savings life insurance program in Massachusetts and a group policy for Rice Hutchins employees funded through Savings Bank Life Insurance.
The Red Cross reports demand for sweaters wristlets and socks has overwhelmed resources as cold weather nears. Chapters have sent 200000 sweaters and 550000 machine knit sweaters with 250000 delivered. yarn used blends cotton and wool to support knitters. Some items are sent to France while others remain for American troops.
Bedford residents answered the Bedford uniform fund appeal with substantial generosity. The community contributed over 60 percent more than required, raising about $2,213 from more than eighty donors to meet the Boston district's needs.
The school board excludes children under six at term start prompting parents to send youngsters to out of town schools. Local residents argue against the policy noting prior practice and urging clarification. A vote planned by January 1 seeks to settle the dispute.
A NYC production titled The Women’s Masterpiece was staged at the State Armory in Coheo ur, featuring renowned performer Geraldine Farrar. The show appeared exactly as it did at Boston’s Colonial Theatre, highlighting a spectacular cinema production style.
Bedford presents Tempest and Sunshine a comedy drama by local talent for the American Red Cross December 4 and 6 at 8 oclock in Bedford town. Charles Watherbee recovers from illness while Jimmy Valentine’s local act entertained Lexington Theater for the war fund earlier this week.
South Sudbury residents report on local visitors and family letters from soldiers in France. The town notes include an artesian well completion by Mr. Bruce of Gleasondale and drive work on the state highway by N H and H R.
To the all other persons in the estate of Meiress, late of Acton, a probate notice calls for appearance in Cambridge Probate Court on December 14, 1917 at nine in the forenoon. The hearing asks why the letters of administration should not be granted to the executor named, with no surety required.
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